The Irish Upstart

By Shirley Kennedy

Book Overview

High-spirited Evleen O'Fallon comes from a humble cottage in County Clare, Ireland. Rich, handsome Lord Thomas owns one of the biggest estates in all England. "Never love an Englishman," warns... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451202805
• ISBN13: 9780451202802
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Fresh look at contrasts between Regency English and Irish.

When it was discovered that young Patrick O'Fallon inherited a vast fortune from his grandfather, his older sister Evleen wanted to accompany him on the journey to England. While in England, Evleen takes a liking to Lord Thomas Alberdsley, son of the Marquess of Wythe. The older man, however, objected to a marriage between the couple, simply because Evleen was Irish. Shirley Kennedy's very descriptive, evocative writing is a refreshing look at the contrasts of English and Irish lifestyles of the Regency era. It is also very nice to see a strong willed Irish heroine who defies stereotypes among the backdrop of London society and the personalities of her own country.

Another Winner by Shirley Kennedy

Shirley Kennedy has not failed us in her newest novel,The Irish Upstart. As with her other books The Rebellious Twin and The Selfless Sister she has once again given us a winner. The Irish Upstart has humor, charm, and greed woven into a heartbreaking family story. One of Shirley Kennedy's talents lies in the development of her characters. She makes each character come alive in this book.Evleen,the oldest daughter,is a true Irish upstart. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to Ms. Kennedy's next adventure in writing.